Short Notes of Interest and Classified Snippets
A collage of small ads lists insurance and business opportunities. J C Jester and Dr EB B Hudson mentioned for insurance and a college town drug store for sale. Corset advertisement, household furniture sale, tire and inner tube buyers, vinegars and ciders salesman, exclusive side line opportunity, real estate lending, and rental inquiries referenced with contact names and locations in Georgia and Virginia.
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J. H. Ford, Sr
Demorest
EB. B. Hudson
Athens
Savings and Rentals Lead Athens Classified Notes
The Athens Savings Bank offers 4 percent interest on deposits with semiannual compounding and accepts deposits from $1.00. Advertisements cover Georgianne Cooking Oil, remodeling plans for a store near the Chamber of Commerce, and multiple rental listings including a 8-room Hunter Heights house and 6-room Hancock Avenue home. Erwin & Company handle several rental notices and office space on Hancock Street.
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Athens
Athens Savings Bank
DePalma Wins 110 Mile Derby at Kansas City
Ralph DePalma won the 110 mile derby dedicating the new dirt speedway in Kansas City. The race was held July 22 with Associated Press reporting the victory this afternoon.
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DE Palma
Kansas City
Associated Press
Ralph DePalma
Valuable 285-Acre Barrow County Farm With Water Power
Private sale under the will of John White. Farm lies two miles from Winder near Hoschton road, with Cedar Creek water power on the northwestern boundary. Gaineville Midland Railroad along one end. plat on file with Barrow Superior Court clerk. For details, contact the estate.
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Barrow County
Winder
Robert White
Hoschton
New Winder
Gainesville
Stories of Dr Mell and clever college pranks at Penfield
A narrator from the N P M recounts tales about Dr Mell that showcase his sly humor and leadership at the University. The stories include a carriage prank where Mell asks to be returned home after a public ride, a stealthy act where Mell pins a professor’s arms to the tree, and a chicken raid where Mell takes the surveyor’s place to collect poultry before returning them to their roosts.
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Savannah
Old Penfield
Dr. Mell
Johnson
Willimas
Williams
Dan Patch
Pageant of the History of Georgia by summer school
The Pageant of the History of Georgia, to be presented by summer school students on August 2, is in preparation. Teachers are urged to learn about pageantry as an educational civic tool and to gain production knowledge. Miss Carolyn Cobb, pageant director, will hold office hours in the chapel at 7:15 each evening for consultation.
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Georgia
Carolyn Cobb
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Ad Claims Relief
A Richmond Virginia reader reports relief from change of life symptoms after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ad lists signs such as hot flashes dizziness headaches and nervousness and urges others to use the remedy during this critical period.
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Mrs. Wynn
Lydia
E. Pinkham
Compound
Richmood
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lena Wynn
E. O Street
Richmond
Britain weighs response to American firms on blacklist
Washington reports Ambassador Spring-Rice discussed the U S blacklist with Secretary Polk as Britain considers an informal conference to clarify its position. Ambassador Page has not been notified. British stance treats the matter as purely international and cites Civil War precedents.
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Associated Press
Washington
State Department
Spring- Rice
Polk
Foreign Office
Page
United States
No Agreement Reported After Polk Arrendondo Talks
Washington July 22 no announcement followed today’s conference between acting Secretary Polk and Mexican Ambassador Arrendondo. No progress was reported and the United States urged broader negotiator latitude while Carranza’s plan faced narrow instructions. Officials warned that delays dimmed hopes for a quick settlement.
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Associated Press
Washington
Polk
Arrendondo
Mexico City
United States
Carranza
Morton to Host Gala Day and Farm Sale in Oconee County
Mr James W Morton plans a big barbecue on his Oconee county farm near Bishop to mark the sale of several hundred acres in sixty acre parcels. The sale starts at 10 am with a balloon ascension and gold pieces valued at two dollars and a half to be given away. The event promises dinner on the grounds and a festive atmosphere.
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James W. Morton
Oconee County
Bishop
Morton
Spannell’s Attacker Confined in Huerta Cell at Alpine Jail
El Paso July 22 Harry J Spannell, who shot his wife and Lieut Colonel M C Butler at Alpine Texas, is held in the local jail in the cell once used by General Huerta. Officials guard secrecy and refuse interviews. Public anger grows in Alpine over the killing. Spannell may be moved to Alpine for a hearing tomorrow night.
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Associated Press
el Paso
Harry J. Spannell
M. C. Butler
Alpine
Texas
General Huerta
Spannell
Nimrods Try Night Rabbit Hunting by Auto
A young Athens professional man proposes a new rabbit hunting method by car at night. He has not tested it in practice yet but claims a million rabbits could be killed in a night, citing a round trip of about twenty five miles and hours spent pursuing a single rabbit.
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Athens
Molly Cottontail
Southern Railway Opens Ferry Service at Catawba River
The Southern Railway inaugurates a ferry transfer on the main line at the Catawba River near Belmont to move passengers baggage and U S mail while rails are being restored. Automobiles will shuttle passengers across and the service should start by July 24 with full train transfer details to follow from the passenger department.
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Southern Railway
Catawba River
Atlanta
United States
Belmont
Southern Railway Company
The
Washington
Distress Warrant Sale in Clarke County Georgia
A distress warrant and laborer's lien lead to a public sale on July 29 at 11 a.m. on the Ye Garden Cafe premises in the Holman building. Proceeds cover cash sale of all cafe stock furniture fixtures and equipment including counters tables chairs candy and ice cream machinery and related property. Viewing available by contacting Engineer Walters of the Holman building.
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Georigia
Clarke County
Walters
Holman
Trip to Atlanta for $1.00 via Seaboard Saturday
One dollar round trip announced to Atlanta with return via Seaboard. Train leaves Athens 7 45 p m and returns from Atlanta 7 30 p m Athens time. Service promotes Athens summer school and includes electric car rides to Stone Mountain. Tickets on sale Monday to Friday at Seaboard Commercial Office Clayton Street.
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Atlanta
Seaboard
Athens
Stone Mountain
Seaboard Commercial Office
Clayton Street
Col Max Michael Returns From Eastern Business Trip
Col. Max Michael returns yesterday from Philadelphia and other eastern cities after several days away on a business trip. Advertise your wants.
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Col
Max Michael
Philadelphia
Automobile for Sale from Ralph Walker at Sparks Old Garage
Several first class second hand automobiles in fine condition offered for sale or trade. Will accept payment by note until fall if secured. or exchange for stock or cattle. Contact Ralph Walker at Sparks Old Garage on W Clayton Street, phone 1177.
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Ralph Walker
Sparks Old
W. Clayton St
Mr Ed Rhodes Improving Here After Accident
Mr Ed Rhodes badly injured in an auto crash near Stone Mountain is steadily improving at his Athens home. Physicians say he will likely be able to be out next week though he remains confined to bed.
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Ed Rhodes
Stone Mountain
Athens
Big Eagle Seen in Banks County
Atlanta dispatch reports a monster eagle sighting in Banks County near Hollingworth. The bird, seen by multiple farmers, flew close to the ground with an estimated eight foot wingspan, sparking excitement and fears of livestock damage including pigs lambs and chickens.
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Atlanta
Annderson
Banks County
Hollingworth
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Berwing& CO
J. D. Bradwell
Clarke
Lipscomb
Insurance
J. C. Jester
J. L. Morris
Houshold
M. A. Downer
Broad St
Athens Hide and Rubber Company
Oid
Austin S. Burr & Co
Richmond, Va
Joe L. Deadwyler
Cure Banner
noComs
T. L. Mitchell
Heliotropes
Sultanas
Coleus
Real Estate and Fire Insurance
College Avenue
Oretty
A. H. Davenport
Buick Agency
Chamber of Commerce
Erwin & Company
Hunter Heights
A. H. Davison
Eodtt
Hancock Avenue
Milledge
A. H. Davison, Eodtt
Hancock Building
Broad St. Erwin & Company
W. Hancock
E. Strong St
Tate Wright
Milledge Avenue
Wets G. Anderson & Co
Clayton ‘St
Athens, GA
Athens Engineering Company
Fredom
Toose
England
SAYS
American State Bank
Lipscomb & Co
Tallulah Falls
Cliff House
Fred S. Morton
Ralph P. Bassett
Butler
Huerta
Nimrods
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